A Template for Successful (Servant) Leaders

Amateurs practice until they get it right; professionals practice until they can’t get it wrong. As we examine today’s most successful leaders, there are some obvious key characteristics that serve as the foundation’s cornerstones that we can highlight and adapt to our own situations: Present an inspiring and compelling mission. Instead of merely “working to get better,” outstanding teachers constantly communicate the group’s shared goals. While elevating the standards, they create an ongoing awareness of various ways to support their vision. The long-range goals are always at the forefront of their communication, allowing the students to focus on the self-imposed behaviors required to achieve the organizational mission.